Population dynamics: past paper questions
Real questions on population dynamics
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- 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
Identify the average annual population growth rate of the USA. %
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Put the following four countries in rank order according to their average annual population growth rates. Angola Australia China Peru highest
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Describe the distribution of countries where the population is decreasing.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1a(iv)[4]
Explain why there has been a reduction in population growth rates in some countries.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Describe the problems experienced in countries as a result of high rates of population growth.
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[7]
For a named country you have studied, describe a policy used to influence its population growth rate. Name of country
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
How is population growth calculated? Put the words from the box into the correct places in the formula. birth rate death rate emigration immigration Population growth = natural increase ( minus ) +/– (i)
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Using Fig. 1.1 only, state two differences between the population growth rates in Africa and South America. Do not use statistics.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(iii)[3]
Put the following countries in rank order of their population growth rates. China Mexico Niger Spain high
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(iv)[4]
The population is declining in some countries. Explain two problems which may be caused by population decline.
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Suggest three different problems which the people living in the area shown in Fig. 1.2 may experience as a result of high rates of population growth.
See it on the paper → - 0460/12 · May/June 2025 · Q1b(ii)[5]
Explain how a government may attempt to reduce population growth.
See it on the paper → - 0460/13 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(i)[1]
Put the words ‘over-population’ and ‘under-population’ in the correct places in the following sentence. occurs when there are not enough resources for all people to use all the resources. the population, but occurs when there are not enough
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Suggest reasons why some countries are over-populated.
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Explain two problems that over-population can cause for a country.
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q6a[5]
Using Fig. 6.1, which of the three countries had: an overall population decline the fastest population growth the smallest population in 1950 the largest population in 2000 a decreasing birth rate?
See it on the paper → - 0460/21 · May/June 2025 · Q6b[1]
What was the total number of people aged 64 and below in Argentina in 2020?
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(i)[1]
What percentage of China’s population in 1960 were 0–14 years old?
See it on the paper → - 0460/11 · October/November 2024 · Q1a(ii)[2]
Complete Fig. 1.1, using the following estimates for the population in 2040. 0–14 years old = 15% 15–64 years old = 60% 65 years old and over = 25%
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Describe the changes which occurred in the percentage of people aged 0–14 years in China between 1960 and 2020. Use statistics to support your answer.
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What examiners said
Most candidates were able to accurately place the words provided into the formula. A minority put immigration and emigration the wrong way round, and even fewer put death and birth rates the wrong way round.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Candidates generally performed well on this question, with the majority accurately describing at least one difference between population growth rates in Africa and South America, typically that in general they are higher in Africa. Although the question clearly stated that statistics are not to be used, a significant number of candidates did. Some even referred to colours on the map, although in m...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates demonstrated their confidence in using the map provided, with the majority completing the ranking correctly. Incorrect responses usually reversed China and Spain.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0460/12 Q1(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
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